The good news is that the cleaning process is generally quick and easy. The technique we're describing today has been used for decades (maybe even centuries - but with different products).

So let's get in to it and bring that brick slip wall back to life!

What You Will Need

To clean the brick slips, you're going to need the following:

Sponge (or a cloth or rag)

Bucket

Detergent (mild) / Washing Up Liquid

Duster

Wire Brush / Tough Bristle Brush (gentler on the tiles)

Table Salt

Hoover

4 Steps To Clean Brick Slips

Now we've got everything ready, we can move on to the exciting part - cleaning!

Firstly, you'll want to make use of the hoover and duster. Dust the wall first and follow up by using the hoover. This will help to remove any loose debris (dust, soot, etc.) that may have collected on the surface over time.

Now you'll want to grab the bucket and add 1 part detergent / washing up liquid and 1 part salt. Add lukewarm water to the bucket and mix to form a malleable and consistent paste. This will be your cleaning solution.

Using a sponge or cloth, apply your freshly made cleaning solution to the brick slips. Then you can take the wire brush (we recommend a softer bristle brush to avoid any damage to the tiles) and scrub the solution into the wall. Allow this to settle for 10 - 15 minutes.

Now you're ready to wipe away the cleaning solution! Take a damp cloth / sponge and lightly wipe the solution from the brick wall. Ensure that you rinse the cloth / sponge regularly with clean lukewarm water. Once you've removed it all, allow the tiles to dry. If you see any cleaning solution left on the wall once dried, repeat this step on the affected area.

Cleaning Painted Brick Slips

If you have painted the brick slips or have pre-painted tiles already, refer to the manufacturers cleaning instructions. We don't advise following the steps above on brick slips that have been painted over.

Take Preventative Action

The heading sounds more shocking than it should! All we mean is taking a few extra steps could help reduce the effort needed to clean the brick slips in the future.